This coffee lot is made of cherries that ~50 coffee growers deliver to the Coop Especiales warehouse in Buesaco town, in the department of Nariño.

This area is not far from the Pacific Ocean, which has an enormous impact on its climate. The nights are cold, and the days are warm; this slows down the ripening process, giving a distinct sweetness and complexity. In addition, the high altitude in which coffee grows promotes the growth of small, dense beans packed with flavour. It’s not surprising that Nariño is well-known for the quality of its coffee production.

Unlike other regions of Colombia, Nariño has only one harvest season from ~May to ~September.

Caravela Coffee are responsible for selecting and mixing the cherries that make up ‘Los Rosales’. They have been working with local producers since 2015 and have their own warehouses and cupping labs. There, they analyse all the cherries, separating them by quality grade, providing immediate feedback to farmers and paying on the day for the purchased lots.

Caravela named this lot ‘Los Rosales’ (which means 'the rose bushes' in Spanish) inspired by the abundant flower fields that grow in the area, also known for its ornamental plant production.

We’ve been using Los Rosales as a blend component yearly since 2018. Caravela classifies this coffee as grade A (SCA score 84-85, paid 15-25% above market rate).

Packaging

Bag: ABA Certified home compostable
Label: Recyclable
Valve (on bags larger than 250g): General waste
Coffee ordered online is shipped in a recyclable cardboard box

Brewing this coffee

We recommend brewing this coffee 15–49 days post-roast. If pre-ground, brew as soon as possible. Our advice on storing coffee.